Viewers who love comedy and intelligent conversation should not miss “Sit Down Comedy With David Steinberg” (9 p.m., TV Land). Over the next six weeks, the veteran comic actor, director and producer will host Mike Myers, Larry David, Martin Short, Bob Newhart, Jon Lovitz and George Lopez. And in a refreshing twist, Steinberg will let his guests do most of the talking.

Early on, it becomes obvious that Steinberg has done little to no preparation for their little chat. His laissez-faire attitude stands in stark contrast to the anal-retentive control exacted by highly paid network hosts and their legion of producers and pre-interviewers. Myers rattles on for moments on end as Steinberg retreats behind a Cheshire Cat grin. It’s what talk shows used to be. And ought to be.

¢ Marla Sokoloff (“The Practice”) stars in the 2005 holiday romance “Christmas in Boston” (7 p.m., Family), about lifelong pen pals meeting just in time for the holidays. But in a needlessly “cute” complication, both writers have sent photos of other, better-looking people to each other. It’s “You’ve Got Mail” meets “Cyrano,” half-baked into a holiday fruitcake.

¢ Dr. Phil and Robin McGraw are host to “Christmas in Washington” (7 p.m., TNT), featuring performances by Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood, Ciara and CeCe Winans.

¢ Just when you think the rich princess genre (“Newlyweds,” “Simple Life,” “My Super Sweet 16”) has been beaten to death, along comes “Daddy’s Spoiled Little Girl” (9 p.m., WE), a 12-part weekly documentary series about the lengths fathers will go to pamper their darlings.

Tonight’s “Daddy” is a Memphis real estate tycoon whose youngest daughter fancies herself a singing star. He thinks nothing of lavishing multiple Rolexes and BMW cars on her. But the truly odd thing is how he makes his wife take a backseat to his little girl. More than slightly disturbing.

Tonight’s other highlights

¢ A deluded killer is hard to find on “Criminal Minds” (8 p.m., CBS).

¢ Fashion show faux pas on “The Apprentice: Martha Stewart” (8 p.m., NBC).

¢ Michael escapes into the jungle on “Lost” (8 p.m., ABC).

¢ Stuck in a tight spot on “CSI: NY” (9 p.m., CBS).

¢ Death books a talk show host on “Law & Order” (9 p.m., NBC).

¢ Sidney and Vaughn, together again, on “Alias” (9 p.m., ABC).